Former West Monroe offensive lineman and five-star recruit Cameron Robinson will be in the starting lineup Saturday when No. 2 Alabama takes on West Virginia at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

The true freshman won the starting job at left tackle when coach Nick Saban released his depth chart on Monday.

The 6-foot-6, 323-pounder has turned a lot of heads since arriving to Tuscaloosa, along with former Ouachita wide receiver Cameron Sims and Neville safety Laurence "Hootie" Jones in the spring after all three graduated early.

The trio signed with the Tide at midterm and joined the team for the spring semester.

Robinson played his way into a starting role, and those that know him closely, such as West Monroe offensive coordinator Glen Hunt, saw something special in Robinson years ago.

"From the moment he came here (transferring from Ouachita as a junior) I could tell he had the ability to be really good," Hunt said. "Then once I got to know him, I knew he had the determination and work ethic to be an elite player. It is always surprising when you see a true freshman become a starter in the SEC, but there is no question Cam is that type of player."

Robinson was the top rated offensive lineman by 247sports.com and many other recruiting services coming out of West Monroe last year. He announced his commitment to Saban and the Tide last September at a press conference at West Monroe High School with ESPNU in attendance, as well as statewide media.

Hunt should identify with some greats after playing on the offensive line at Louisiana Tech next to Pro Football Hall of Famer and former New Orleans Saints tackle Willie Roaf.

"Playing beside him, I have seen that kind of great athleticism in a lineman, and Cam has those same things," Hunt said. "And Cam will be great in that offense (at Alabama). They are a very physical offense, and there is no doubt he can do good things with them."

In the spring, Robinson beat out junior Dominick Jackson to take the top spot on the depth chart.

Alabama has yet to name a starting quarterback as the first game is now just five days away. That battle will come down to Florida State-transfer Jake Coker and Blake Sims.